Events

Celebrating our community!

We love bringing our community together to connect and celebrate! Each year, we host two signature events: our fall parent social, Brews, Bites & Vines, and our Annual Spring Gala.

Throughout the year, we also offer a variety of events that bring our community together, support local businesses and organizations, welcome alumni, families, and grandparents back to campus, and champion special causes. Visit our Calendar & Events page to learn more.

  

Brews, Bites & Vines Parent Social

Thurs., Sept. 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Pirtle Field, Gillispie School

Annual Spring Gala

Sat., April 17, 2027 at 5:30 p.m.
La Jolla Country Club

BREWS, BITES & VINES

Thurs., September 10, 5:30- 7:30 p.m.

Every September, we celebrate the start of the school year at Brews, Bites & Vines, our annual fall parent social. It's a chance to mingle with fellow Gillispie families while enjoying delicious food and drinks from some of our favorite local vendors. Whether you're a new or returning parent, we hope you'll join us as we raise a glass to a fantastic year ahead!

Tickets are available on the Current Families webpage. Password required.

Thank you to our 2026 partners!

Brews, Bites & Vines - Gillispie School
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Annual Spring Gala

Sat., April 17, 2027, 5:30 p.m.
La Jolla Country Club

This is Gillispie's biggest fundraiser of the year and one of the most fun and meaningful ways to get involved with our community.

Our 2026 spring gala brought the Gillispie community together for a fun evening filled with cocktails, a delicious dinner, exciting auctions, dancing, and just the right amount of chic, at the Catamaran Resort in Pacific Beach.

Contact Dana Irwin to find out more!

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How You Can Help Our Events

  • Attend! Watch our school communications for information.

  • Donate Auction Items: We are looking for unique experiences, goods and services, vacation packages and homes, or sporting events for our event auctions.

  • Sponsor, Underwrite, or Donate: Even if you can't attend, your contribution makes a difference.

Get Involved

Events are a fantastic way for parents, grandparents, and community members to get involved! Do you have a hidden talent or a desire to learn more about Gillispie? This is your opportunity to:

  • Make an impact on our school and students.

  • Connect with other parents, faculty, and staff.

  • Build on your talents and learn new things. 

Whether you have a few hours to spare or a special skill to share, we can't wait to work with you!

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Join us!

Let's make this year's events the best yet! For more information or to get involved, please contact:

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Dana Irwin

Director of Development & Community Relations
dirwin@gillispie.org
(858) 459-3773 ext. 133

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